Periodic Trends

Question 1

How and why do ionic bonds form? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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Ionic bonds form between metal atoms and nonmetal atoms.; The less electronegative atoms transfers one or more electrons to the more electronegative atom.; The metal atom forms a cation and the nonmetal atom forms an anion.; The attraction between ions with an opposite charge forms an ionic bond.

Question 2

A crystal is made up of

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many atoms that are arranged in a regular pattern.

Question 3

There are two magnesium ions for every two sulfide ions in magnesium sulfide. The ratio of Mg to S in the formula unit is .

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1:1

Question 4

Select the word or phrase from the drop-down menu to describe ionic compounds.A formula unit represents the simplest ratio of elements in a of an ionic compound.

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crystal

Question 5

The formula for the ammonium ion:

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NH4+

Question 6

The polyatomic ion with the formula CN- is called

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cyanide.

Question 7

The melting point of an ionic compound is likely to be a molecular compound.

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higher than

Question 8

Ionic compounds in water.

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have varying solubilities

Question 9

The polyatomic ion with the formula HPO42- is called

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hydrogen phosphate.

Question 10

Ionic compounds can conduct electricity in

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solution and the liquid state.

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